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Agribusiness, Environment, National

E. Coli outbreaks linked to leafy greens continue despite FDA, industry prevention efforts

by Madison McVan, Investigate Midwest April 7, 2022April 21, 2022

Government, Region

Opening this spring in Kansas: A high-tech lab researching livestock diseases

by Madison McVan, Investigate Midwest March 30, 2022April 21, 2022

Graphic of the Week, Region

GRAPHIC: Midwestern states received most direct operating loans last year

by Madison McVan, Investigate Midwest March 30, 2022January 19, 2023

The Middle Fork River

Agribusiness, Climate Change, Environment, National

It takes tons of water to put meat on Americans’ plates. But most meat companies don’t ensure conservation in their supply chains.

by Madison McVan, Investigate Midwest February 23, 2022January 19, 2023

Graphic of the Week

GRAPHIC: Production contracts, a target of Biden administration, are common in livestock industry

by Madison McVan, Investigate Midwest February 9, 2022January 19, 2023

Agribusiness, Government, Rural America

The American Farm Bureau Federation claims it’s the ‘Voice of Agriculture.’ These groups beg to differ.

by Madison McVan, Investigate Midwest February 8, 2022January 19, 2023

Graphic of the Week

GRAPHIC: Just 17 plants slaughtered 65% of U.S. hogs last year

by Madison McVan, Investigate Midwest December 8, 2021January 19, 2023

Agribusiness, Government

Independent cattle ranchers continue fight against national checkoff program

by Madison McVan, Investigate Midwest December 7, 2021January 19, 2023

COVID-19 and Meatpacking

New emails shed light on meat CEOs’ lobbying in beginning of pandemic

by Madison McVan, Investigate Midwest November 9, 2021January 20, 2023

Graphic of the Week

GRAPHIC: Illinois pumps out pumpkins

by Madison McVan, Investigate Midwest October 28, 2021January 19, 2023